Overview
The program is intended to serve our players as an introduction to the game of football in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. Games are intended to serve as a learning tool and are not meant to be a competitive exercise. The focus should always be instructional and to keep the kids engaged having fun.Games
While we will keep score of games, the focus should not be of winning or losing. No records are going to be kept and there will be no playoffs.
Coaches should make every effort to ensure that playing time is evenly distributed. We do not think it is necessary to have formal play counting (an exercise that occurs in the tackle program), but with the small number of players per team, coaches should be able to mentally monitor even playing time.
In addition, all players should be given ample opportunity to run with the ball and to play quarterback. As a general rule, we recommend that all players run with the ball at least once per half.
Coaches should make every effort to ensure that games remain competitive and that there are no blow-outs. If a game begins to get one-sided, this is an opportunity to have less impact players run with the ball. We would be more than happy if every game ended up in a tie.PracticesGenerally, all practices should focus on:

Conditioning

Skill development

Play Repetitions

Scrimmages

Sprints

The practices at this level are not long so you will need to be efficient with your time. Exhibit I are the conditioning exercises that are consistent with what the tackle teams are using as well as the high school players. These exercises were developed by Pete McClean, the strength and conditioning coach at RHS. Exhibit II provides some sample skill development drills. You may use these or feel free to develop your own. RYF will also soon be providing some sample plays You may use these or make up your own. At this level, we emphasize to keep it simple! Six to eight plays are enough for them to handle.

EXHIBIT IDaily Dynamic Warm Up(Done over 25 yards w/ lines of 3 – this is not a race)